How SF’s most powerful mom became a political force
Meredith Dodson turned a fight to reopen schools into the city’s most potent parent organization. Now she’s stepping down, leaving behind power, supporters, and critics.
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4 most anticipated restaurants and bakeries opening in San Francisco in September
A waterfront restaurant, a Melbourne-style sushi spot, a beloved bakery's bigger storefront, and a brewery's cocktail debut are all on the way.
Rare alliance backs SF supervisor after board president boots him from committees
GrowSF, SEIU, and other unlikely allies say Rafael Mandelman’s move to strip Bilal Mahmood of committee seats amounts to political retaliation.
A Flock employee helped block the SF Democratic Party’s anti-Flock vote
Plus: A YIMBY endorsement for District 8, a Newsom legislative deal is dead, and the Sunshine Ordinance saga continues.
49ers set 53-man roster: Who’s on the team and why changes are expected
John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan are still navigating complex maneuvers to ensure San Francisco has adequate depth at key positions.
AI is having a ‘bonkers,’ complicated impact on SF, city experts say
San Francisco’s chief economist says AI hasn’t juiced job growth yet, but it is driving up rents and office demand.
Barry Bonds and Jeff Kent explain their healing hug: ‘Replaying the whole dugout thing’
Two of the greatest players in Giants history put the past behind them during a ceremony to retire Kent’s No. 21.
Why Waymo’s big blue Ojai vans suddenly seem like they’re everywhere
The company has launched paid rides in its newest driverless vans as it expands its territory and fleet, and pursues robotaxi dominance in SF.
Amazon took Google’s building. That’s the Silicon Valley office recovery
Most of the leasing volume involved big tenants reshuffling their footprint. But with nothing new being built, investors are buying anyway.
I cover every Valkyries home game. This is what it’s like on the road
Golden State has sold out every game it has played at Chase Center. In Uncasville, Connecticut, an arena inside of a casino provides a stark contrast.